- Aaron Donald won’t travel to Melbourne and is officially out for Week 1 as he continues a progressive conditioning ramp-up after coming out of retirement.
- Donald’s return followed the Rams’ trade for Myles Garrett, and with Donald sidelined the Rams will lean on Garrett to lead the defensive front.
- The Rams flew in later (staying in LA to prep) while the 49ers already acclimated in Australia — kickoff is Thursday night in the U.S. / Friday morning local time in Melbourne.
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